A Simple DIY Pet Advent Calendar You’ll Both Love

A Simple DIY Pet Advent Calendar You’ll Both Love

With December just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to add a little magic to your pets’ Christmas countdown.

Christmas doesn’t have to mean unhealthy treats. You can make it The Innocent way - a simple DIY advent calendar filled with their favourite healthy air-dried treats. It’ll suit your décor, cut down on waste, and bring joy to you both every day in the lead-up to Christmas.

What You’ll Need: 

  • Paper bags or hessian/burlap bags
  • Number stickers - or get creative and decorate them yourself!
  • If using hessian or burlap bags, kraft tags work perfectly for numbering
  • String to hang your advent
  • Washi tape or craft pegs
  • A selection of their favourite The Innocent Hound or The Innocent Cat treats – mix our treat pouches throughout the month or use one of our 600g tubs.

How to Make It

  • Gather your materials.
  • Fill your bags with treats.
  • Add your numbers using stickers, pens or tags
    • You can refer to the feeding guides on each pack to help decide how many treats to include each day.
    • Always tailor treat portions to your pet’s age and dietary needs. Add your numbers using stickers, pens or tags.
  • Hang your string in your chosen spot and attach your treat bags – in order or mixed up for a fun daily surprise.
    • Paper bags can be folded over the string and secured with washi tape or pegs.
    • Hessian/burlap bags can be tied on using their drawstrings.
  • Make day 25 extra special by adding one of our limited-edition festive treats.

Styling Inspiration

Make your advent calendar reflect your festive style:

  • Rustic & natural: hessian bags, wooden pegs, and natural twine
  • Scandi & minimal: Simple kraft bags, black number stickers, clean lines
  • Bright & festive: colourful paper bags, bold washi tape, fun doodles

Helpful Tips

  • Keep it fresh: Air-dried treats stay fresh once opened for 8 weeks; ensure you hang it somewhere cool and dry.
  • Make it sustainable: Reuse your bags, tags and string each year for an eco-friendly tradition – all our packaging is 100% recyclable.
  • Perfect for cats too: Simply fill with their favourite The Innocent Cat treats for a feline-friendly countdown.

Share the Joy

Once you’ve created your advent calendar, we’d love to see it! Snap a picture and tag us using #MyInnocentHound

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